HONOLULU (KHON2) – The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System is helping readers get into the Halloween mood with a collection of books featuring local ghost stories and island legends.
The featured titles include:
- Hawaiʻi’s Best Spooky Tales by Rick Carroll
- Mysteries of Honolulu by Lopaka Kapanui
- The Night Marchers and Other Oceanian Tales
- Obake Files: Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawaiʻi by Glen Grant
- Spooky Stuffs: Hawaiian Ghost Stories by Eric A. Knudsen.
Each book explores Hawaiʻi’s supernatural side, from shape-shifting spirits known as obake to the mysterious Night Marchers said to roam the islands at night.
The stories share a mix of folklore, history, and eerie encounters passed down through generations.
All titles are available at Hawaiʻi’s public libraries and readers can reserve copies at librarieshawaii.org or visit their local branch.